Premier of Ontario Kathleen Wynne Wraps up 10-day Tour of Colleges and Universities
This school year, Ontario’s 30% Off Tuition grant will help about 230,000 college and university students save up to $1,780 in tuition for degree programs and $820 for diploma and certificate programs. The province has indexed Ontario maximum student aid levels annually to inflation, starting with the 2015-16 school year. Continue reading
Ontario Partners With Linamar – Investment Will Create 1,200 New Jobs
Linamar is a global auto parts manufacturer based in Guelph. The company is investing in its research and development facilities to enhance the long-term competitiveness of its Ontario operations. The total investment is valued at $506.8 million, which will include $50.25 million in support from Ontario. Continue reading
Improving Mental Health for Postsecondary Students in Ontario
Ontario is supporting 14 projects that will help more postsecondary students get access to mental health services faster. Continue reading
Ontario Increases Wages for Early Childhood Educators – Investing in High-Quality Child Care
Starting January 2015, Ontario is implementing a wage increase of $1 per hour for eligible child care workers in the licensed child care sector. Another wage increase is set for next year. Continue reading
Canada Apprentice Loan
Canada recognizes that apprenticeship training plays a key role in Canada’s post-secondary education system and provides vital skills and knowledge necessary to power and grow the Canadian economy. Canada is also aware that a number of employers in Canada cannot meet demand for skilled labour in specific sectors. In fact the Conference Board of Canada predicts that Canada will need one million additional skilled workers by 2020. Continue reading
Go Global: Supporting Export Success
Join International Trade Minister Ed Fast, and experts from all the Government of Canada export support agencies such as Canada’s Trade Commissioner Service, Export Development Canada, the Business Development Bank of Canada and the Canadian Commercial Corporation at a unique workshop, delivered in partnership with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, designed to provide all the information needed to succeed in today’s international markets. Continue reading
YPSWA marks National Non-Smoking Week from January 18 – 24, 2015
Smoking is the leading cause of premature death in Canada. Each year, more than 37,000 Canadians die from diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease and several other serious ailments caused by smoking and second-hand smoke. Smoking also adds considerable strain to families dealing with resulting health problems, our communities and our health care system. Continue reading
YPSWA and Canada celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrates the commitment of entrepreneurs and their immense contributions to our well-being, wealth and long-term prosperity. It is also an opportunity for young and aspiring entrepreneurs to connect with the tools and resources they need to bring their fresh ideas to market. Continue reading
Canada-New Zealand Youth Mobility Agreement
Canada announced an amendment to the Canada-New Zealand Youth Mobility Agreement – an initiative within the International Experience Canada (IEC) program – which extends the duration of work permits issued to youth from Canada and New Zealand from 12 to 23 months. Continue reading
YPSWA is honoured to visit Bombardier’s Challenger plant
President of Young Professionals and Skilled Workers Association (YPSWA), Volodymyr Paslavskyi, attended a tour of the Bombardier Aerospace facility near Montreal, where the Challenger airplane family is assembled. Continue reading
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